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A couple unknowns

13 years ago

I found a tray of seedlings and have absolutely no idea what they are. It appears to be something that I might have winter sown. They are still quite small so getting an ID is probably a long shot.

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This is from seeds that were sent to me from someone in Mexico. This is it's second year of growth, no blooms yet. I think the person called it a Conqueror plant but I couldn't find anything online with that name and I don't remember who sent them. It might be some sort of weed for all I know. lol TIA

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User
13 years ago
2. Looks like Catharanthus roseus.
User
13 years ago
Leaves are alternate not opposite as in Catharanthus.
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User
13 years ago
Cestrum nocturnum perhaps?

Here is a link that might be useful: Cestrum nocturnum
karyn1
Original Author
13 years ago
Maybe the cestrum. I have cestrum diurnum but the foliage isn't as floppy as the unknown. Any guesses on #1?
User
13 years ago
1. leaves are they leathery or succulent?
karyn1
Original Author
13 years ago
Neither really, they are very soft (not fuzzy soft, pliable soft) and thin.
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13 years ago
Platanus?

Here is a link that might be useful: Platanus mexicana
karyn1
Original Author
13 years ago
Are you saying a platanus for #2? If so I don't think that's it. I don't think it would be #1 either as I can't see any reason why I would have planted that. I guess I'll wait and see if it gets any blooms and if I still don't know I'll post another pic. Maybe as the seedlings in the first pics get bigger I'll be able to figure them out. Thanks for trying.

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